A year ago I was offered an internal company transfer to Japan. It works basically as an internal exchange program for 1 year/1 year half. I only been on vacation a couple of years ago and loved it but I'm quite aware working there isn't the same as enjoying your free time doing what you want.
I'll be moving in January and while me job provides temporary allocation (2 weeks/1 month) until I find something stable I'd really appreciate some advice on the best way to find an appartament. I can get assistance from the HR team at the office who are Japanese. The office is located in Shibuya so I'd appreciate any recommendation.
Also, I am concern, and I know I should be because I speak literally none to zero japanese. While I'm not worried about it at the workplace, since they are aware and the plan is for me to help in international projects, I want to ask how some of you feel about living in that "foreigner bubble". Since chances are low that I learn to speak japanese during one single year.
I take this as an adventure and I believe that for a year, I won't regret moving there since it is a one in a million opportunity, but would like to hear some advice/experiences of similar cases to help me picture how the reality really is for someone like me there.
If it helps: I am based in Spain, working for an american company who has an office in Tokyo. 95% employees are japanese but there are also some foreigners.
by withrd